Saturday, October 25, 2008

Random stuff on a Saturday

I had a massive headache yesterday after coming home from work and I felt like throwing up. I decided to hit the sack as early as 6.30pm because I knew that I would not be able to eat anything because of the pain. Good thing, no one really forced me to eat before going to sleep.

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I woke up at 3.45am today feeling much better. I immediately charged my camera’s battery, put some songs in my MP3 player then charged it too and ate the fried chicken and nido soup I missed having with everyone last night. The food was great. After eating and putting everything away from the dinner table (I’m still sleepy to consider washing the dishes, hehe), I hit the shower and went ahead with my usual morning rituals during my workdays. I felt good not having the feeling of being in a rush or worrying that I might miss my favorite bus (MALTC). It’s Saturday and it has started well.

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I remember that I wasn’t able to spend time with Kmart last night. Actually, I didn’t even see him. I missed the naughty kiddo! I’ll just bully him when I get home. =P

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I checked my friendster account yesterday and I was really happy to see that Archie, one of my good friends back in high school is already married. I knew he would eventually end up married. I just thought I just wished I was there to witness this important event in his life. I couldn’t pass the chance to send him a message and congratulate him in this new chapter in his life. He is currently based abroad and I really hope that when he comes back, we will have the time to catch up.

OMG! I missed greeting Archie on his birthday last October 11th. SHOOT!! I might need to send him another message and say sorry for forgetting it this year.

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It’s Miguel Lorenzo Corpuz dela Cruz’s Christening today. He is Tetay and Jowell’s first baby.

WELCOME TO THE CHRISTIAN WORLD, MILO!!

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Sometimes, I feel so old when I see that most of my friends are either married or getting hitched soon or have kids or having kids soon. I’m 28 and I’m not even yet close to having my own family. Yes, I do have a boyfriend but there are still so many things to consider before taking the actual plunge.

So with so many things in mind, I’m certain that, although I have this sad feeling that I’m not yet settled, I’m still not ready to walk down the aisle soon.

I do want to see my little angels soon but I just want to make sure that I could give them their own little heaven here on earth.

I only wish that while waiting for their time, they’re spending their time reading loads of books and hanging out with the saints in heaven so that they’ll grow up to be smart and God-fearing people. =D

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I’m now at work and I’m all by myself – translation: no teammates around. I do love working quietly but not THIS quiet. I have no one to talk to when I feel confused about an email. I have no one to eat with during lunch. I have no one to chat with when I feel a little bit tired working.

Aaargh! I miss the morning girls already! =(

But I’m still thankful that Janice, an acquaintance from another team, is keeping me company. She’s so nice to sit beside me.

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I received a text message from Dustin this morning. We are finally moving to TCC this Monday and saying goodbye to our second home, the EBP building. I can’t help but feel sad but it’s like being adults, we move until we feel it’s time to settle. Hehehe…

Anyway, I know that Vayie, Tetay and I have been actually looking forward to the move since we came to accept that it is inevitable. It’s not because we’re THAT excited. It’s just that we want to get this change done and over with and start adjusting to the new environment.

I will definitely miss my one smooth-sailing bus ride from home to Makati and now, submit myself to the dreaded walk in the Guadalupe footbridge after the bus ride (I’m scared because I can feel the bridge shaking whenever vehicles pass under it) to take a jeepney ride to TCC. Hopefully, this is just another fear I will soon overcome. (before I used to dread riding buses)

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I started writing songs again two days ago. Hopefully, this December, Ceasar and I can afford to buy an acoustic guitar. He usually identifies the chords of the songs I make since I have no idea which chord goes well with another chord. **sigh Another item added to my long wish list.

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JUST SHARING!

These are my favorite songs for now:

Back into You – Amber Davis
Cherish – Madonna
Crush, Crush, Crush – Paramore
Misery Business – Paramore
You and Me – Lifehouse
For You – The Calling
Easy – Paula Deanda
Walk Away – Paula Deanda
You Were Mine - Dixie Chicks
I Remember – Keyshia Cole
Gemini – Spongecola
Underneath the Stars – Mariah Carey
I’m That Chick – Mariah Carey
That’s Where You Take Me – Britney Spears
Bad Habit – Destiny’s Child
Behind Those Hazel Eyes – Kelly Clarkson
Beautiful Disaster – Kelly Clarkson
Over – Lindsay Lohan

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I'd like to greet my good friend, Chris Paul a very belated happy, happy birthday!! And also congratulations to him and his wife, Lissa as they're expecting a bouncing baby boy!!

Friday, October 17, 2008

Requested song

I would like to dedicate the song, SHUT UP by the Black-eyed peas, particularly the lines...


"Shut up, just shut up, shut up... Shut up, just shut up, shut up... Shut up, just shut up, shut up... Shut it up, just shut up, shut up"


... to the noisy people on the production floor na mas inuuna ang daldal bago ang trabaho at nakakaabala sa mga gustong magtrabaho.

Sha-boo-ya.. Sha-Sha.. Sha-boo-ya!!!

Saturday, October 11, 2008

bitchy and messy

The morning girls were surprised to see that there were strangers seated in our stations. I, personally, couldn’t help myself to be a bit bitchy and cranky because I really hate someone breaking my routine. I know I’m mean in that sense but, imagine something you’ve been used to suddenly taken from you.

… (crickets chirping)

Hmm, okay, I guess I’m just such a brat.

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My tresses are in need of a good treatment – BADLY. We don’t seem to get along well these past few days. They seem to go in different directions and can no longer be tamed with the usual conditioning and combing.

Hopefully, the next payout will be large enough to accommodate a cut, relax and color treatment for my hair. Love that to happen! =D

Friday, October 10, 2008

On National Teachers' Day

I just had my favorite Nacho Overload at Jollibee for breakfast and my, oh my, it was definitely a treat. Super yummy!

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I would like to greet all the teachers a HAPPY TEACHERS’ DAY!!! I salute all the men and women who embraced this noble profession of inspiring and molding the hearts and minds of the Filipino youth with great courage and sacrifice.

To the teachers who will always be special to me:

My pre-school teachers in CLC: Teacher Ruth, Teacher Debbie, Teacher, Chit and Teacher May

My grade school teachers in Angelicum: my English teachers – Mrs. Gerona, Ms. Tess Magno, Ms. Elizabeth Pamo, Mrs. Virginia de Leon and Ms. Taruc; my Social Studies teacher: Mr. Ubaldo; and Fr. Tamerlana, O.P. and Fr. Alarcon, O.P.

My High school teachers: Mr. Revuelto, Mrs. Torrejos, Mrs. Tibang, Mr. Ronald Paulo, Ms. Esquilona, Ms. Bartolay, Ms. Pontila, Ms. Gupit

My college professors: Prof. Hernandez (Ling 110), Prof. Soresca (Integrated Spanish 1 & 2), Prof. Palis (SocSci), Prof. Orillos (EDL105), Prof. Banares (Philo I), Prof. Monponbanua (PolSci), Prof. Berlin del Mundo (Botany and Zoology), Prof. Menoy (Comm II), Prof. Cosico (Educ), Prof. Rustico Agacaoili, Jr. (English Lit), Dr. Sabile (College Dean), Prof. Julita V. Aquino (Comm I)

Also, Louie Vi, Jeca, Cacai, Merriam, and all the teachers I know that I forgot to mention...


Happy Teachers’ Day and thank you very much for everything you’ve taught and done for me!!

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It’s not so fun here in the office today, it’s Vayie and Tetay's off today. Don’t get me wrong. It’s not that I don’t find Cacai fun to be with, but there are loads of emails and we just don’t have the luxury to talk while dealing with this much emails. The rain pouring hard outside makes it harder for me to work – it’s making me sleepy. =(

Plus it’s sad to know that I will be eating all by myself at lunch time because Cai has her lunch back at her pad with her housemates. I might eat faster than I usually do when I’m with Vayie and Tetay since I have no one to talk to.

It’s one of those days…

I can no longer deny that I gained a few pounds

Ceasar and I were watching TV last night since it was his off. During commercial, we saw this teaser for the next episode of the reality TV show, “Pussycat Dolls Presents: Girlicious”. I like the show since it showcases beautiful women with great talent in singing and dancing. Although there is every reason to be envy, you can’t help but admire them for what they can do.



I’m just not sure if they will make it as big as the Pussycat Dolls (I love Nicole!) even though Robin Antin claims that this new girl group will be performing songs of a different music genre. Guess, we just have to wait and see.

Anyway, Ceasar has always teased me as one of the Pussycat Dolls who never made it on tour because of an injury. =D But last night was different. He called me a PUSSYCAT BALL!!! And it made me feel awful because I can no longer deny that I have really gained some weight since Ceasar already noticed it. Believe me, I’m very blessed to have a boyfriend who doesn’t really care about how I look. I mean, he always makes me feel beautiful so sometimes I don’t really see the need for me to make an effort. (I know, I know, lazy me) But now I decided to take care of this matter, basically for my health since for the past week, I noticed that I easily get tired and for me, that’s a bad sign and an urgent call for help. Good thing I started doing Pilates again (just the basic routines) last Wednesday and hopefully I will lose the extra pounds soon and will no longer be called the Pussycat Ball. =P

**Waah!! Tinawag ako ni Iwo na malusog. Hindi pa umeepekto yung pagpi-Pilates ko for two days?! (Hehehe…)

Thursday, October 9, 2008

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Great news!

Thanks to Tetay, I will be getting my own set of the Twilight Saga before Christmas – in hardbound!!! Yay!!

My books (yes, they’re already mine) will not come cheap (Php3200/set) but they’re definitely worth it. They will be coming from the US and are expected to arrive before December 15. I CAN’T WAIT!!!


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Our team, Uno Animo, will be doing the Christmas Wish List for the third time. But this time, as friends.


Since there will be a merge of teams soon, we may no longer be called Uno Animo anymore. =( I know it’s sad but we say it’s just a name. After all, we consider one another “good friends” so it really doesn’t matter.

We have no updates yet on when the merge will be official but we really don’t have the patience to “wait” for our new teammates to join us in this annual activity so we decided to just do it among ourselves.

I still don’t have a wish list that could fit the Php600 budget so I think there’s a need for me to go to the mall or a bookstore soon to check out what I want to get this Christmas and complete my list.

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We might visit our soon-to-be building, the Total Corporate Center today. (me, Tetay, Cacai—hopefull with her new camera, Khim and Kuya Homer) along with two other teams.


Our other teammates have already seen the building last week. (Unfortunately, it was during my rest days) And they said (well, most of them said) that it’s neither as awful nor as spectacular as some people said it was.

I got to see the façade last Saturday when we were on our way to Antipolo and the area was not as depressing but not as fabulous too. Anyway, I’m happy to know that I am not the only one who welcomes this change with optimism.

Too bad, I don’t have my camera with me since the original plan was that we will go there on the 15th – payday, but a free ride IS a free ride. This will not only save me money but also the energy from commuting under the scorching heat of the sun. =D

Anyway, the important thing is I will have the chance to familiarize myself with our new home.

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I really need to go to the bathroom now (PEE!!!!) and I can’t coz the ladies’ room is packed – I mean “PACKED”. I don’t know what’s taking ALL these girls so long to do everything they need to do to face the remaining hours of their workday. =(

Lemme check again… (after 7 minutes)Ok, I’m good. =D

I just can't but I had fun

I find myself weird. I have difficulty writing about happy stuff. Pero kapag masama ang loob ko, parang high-powered gun kung tumira. Ewan ko ba, pero I can’t find the right words to say, to express how happy I am. And if I do, it ends up being too cheesy or too mushy even for me. And I don’t like it.

Anyway, it’s been five days since our super duper fun team building in Antipolo but I have not been in the mood to write about the wonderful time I spent with my teammates. I had lots of fun. Period. I am now a happy camper after the well-deserved “vacation” from answering emails for more than 24 hours.

Basta, nag-enjoy talaga ako kasi I spent a relaxing weekend with my friends – just eating, singing, swimming, sleeping (then repeat everything… Hehehe). That is one life that might take me so long to get tired of. =P

**Super sorry, hindi pa ako makapag-upload ng mga pics. Sakit ko na talaga ang katamaran na gawin yun agad. Mukhang tama nga si Vayie, mga December ko na ma-a-upload ang mga pictures. =D

Saturday, October 4, 2008

Time to relax and unwind...

It’s almost 2am and I still have to wait for another hour before my shift starts (I’ve been here since 12.30am). Good thing, this is for a very important occasion… ATO Reactive Uno Animo’s first team building for 2008!!

Woohoo!!!

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Thanks to Dustin, he took the heavy bags with him and left the light ones for us, girls (Tetay, Vayie and me). Unfortunately, he forgot to bring the paper plates that Tetay brought here in the office with him.

Thank goodness, that Resty will be with us, at least we have someone big and strong to carry most of the bags for us since we all know that Resty is such a gentleman. =D

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My head is aching. My eyes want to sleep. I don’t really feel good when I lack sleep.

I got stuck in heavy traffic last night when I went to Megamall to buy food and some school stuff for Josine last night. I was home by 8pm but I was too tired to immediately hit the sack for that much needed rest. I was only able to get 2 hours of sleep. The cold shower helped in jumpstarting my brain. But now that I’m here in the office and used to the biting cold of the production and the comforting warmth brought by my jacket, I’m so tempted to just go to the break room and take a long nap.

I know I can’t. =(

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I need to do something stimulating to my brain. I’m really sleepy – I think might fall asleep while walking.

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Okay, here’s my first attempt to stay awake. =P

Wow, Febe just gave me a packet of chocolate-covered raisins. Hope this helps. Thanks, Febe!!!

Going back to my attempt…

Failed.

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Sana 12nn na. I just want to be in the resort, take a short nap and spend time with my teammates.

We all deserve this break. I’m so happy that our plans to do this finally pushed through.

Shoot! 4.57am pa lang. 7 hours pa. Waaaaah...